James Sharp (born 2 January 1976) is an English professional football player, who played as a defender.
Sharp was a relative latecomer to the professional game, having signed his first contract at the age of 24, an event preceded by a spell at non-league Andover.
After spending pre-season training with the club, Sharp was signed by Shrewsbury Town on a one-month contract on 8 August 2006.
[3] Sharp was subsequently signed by Rochdale, debuting for them on 2 September 2006 in the 1–1 draw at home to Hereford United.
He was released by Rochdale at the end of the 2006-07 season and was signed by Scottish Second Division club Airdrie United.